Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1898 — SPACE AT PARIS EXPOSITION. [ARTICLE]

SPACE AT PARIS EXPOSITION.

Picard Pays Americans Can Have No More, but Peck la Still Hopeful. Commissioner General Peck has been in Paris only a short time, but the result of his presence is already felt. His present magnificent offices were newly taken and unfurnished. Now they are completely fitted out, flags are flying and the commissioner's staff has been installed. It is viewed as a wonderful example of “Chicago hustle.” The offices are in the Avenue Rapp, southwest of fee exposition grounds, and two or three minutes’ walk. Director General Picard says it is impossible to give fee United States any more space in the exposition. B’or all feat, Mr. Peck does not despair of obtaining what is needed. The minister of foreign affairs was exceedingly cordial in his reception ot Mr. Peck, ealting him “a friend of France.” The minister of commerce likewise received him warmly, inviting him to visit fee exposition grounds under his own especial guidance. Mr. Peck expects to have the business of his office in such good condition feat he can return to the United States by the latter part of October.